Sunday, February 12, 2012

Sunset over Switzer Canyon.

I love taking pictures, mostly because it provides a way for me to pause and appreciate. I take pictures to notice the little things, to document the moments in life that bring me joy. Sometimes when we are driving, if I see something pretty or interesting, I exclaim, "Matt, stop the car." While he thinks I am weird, he obliges kindly. On this day, it was the sunset; it was so captivating. I want to always be the type of person who stops the car and gets out to appreciate a beautiful sunset.

On a separate yet similar note: I don't have a lot of confidence with a camera, and mostly I only feel comfortable taking pictures when it's just Matt and me. I don't know why, but I feel nervous taking pictures when others are around, so one of my new goals is to start taking more pictures when we are hanging out with other people. Like I wrote, I take pictures to notice the little things, to document the moments in life that bring me joy, and some of my most joyful moments are with others.

3 comments:

I used to be the same way! I got my new camera a year ago and didn't want to take it with me anywhere (why buy it then???) but gradually I became more comfortable. I still am a bit self conscious sometimes but it is so worth it when you get a good shot.

That's such a great goal. I was the same way when I started out as well. I joined a meetup photography group, but felt so woefully out of place constantly feeling I couldn't measure up to the people round me—like they would judge me for somehow shooting strangely. It just takes time, but good on you for facing it straightup!

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My name is Brooke and I live in San Diego, California. I am a mother, teacher, traveler, runner, hiker, explorer of my city, social justice seeker, and one of my favorite hobbies is capturing life through my camera lens. I use this space for the little and big things in life that bring me joy.